Going to pick up a Diago (convertor) adaptor. Been on the look out... they're usually a nightmare to find but think I've just found somewhere that may stock it.
Very subtle differences... what do you think ??
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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 3:38 am
by Haze
I enjoyed the OCD and DLS on 12v and 18v, not mind blowing, just a tad different flavour than at 9v.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 3:54 am
by StevePirates
Try it at 1.21 gigawatts and report back.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 4:43 am
by aen
Do not run improper power supplies into Dwarfcraft Devices. It kills them. So Don't.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 8:06 am
by Mike
Would you be able to tell in your bedroom or if you made A/B clips? Maybe
Would you be able to tell on stage or playing in a rehearsal space with a full band? Nope.
Re: 9v versus 18v...
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 9:12 am
by johnnyseven
othomas2 wrote:
Going to pick up a Diago (convertor) adaptor. Been on the look out... they're usually a nightmare to find but think I've just found somewhere that may stock it.
Before you buy I may have a spare I can sell for a discount. PM'd. However if you'd prefer a new one just email the guy at Diago and he'll probably make you one if you're having trouble finding one.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:02 am
by othomas2
Yeah, had no luck getting one this morn. PM'd ya back.
thanks.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 3:36 pm
by dezb1
Won’t that fuck up the pedal after prolonged use, doubling the recommended voltage of summit can't be good...
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 3:42 pm
by johnnyseven
From the Fulltone website:
Q: Is it ok to run the OCD higher than 9 volts?
A: Yes, you can run 9volts DC, 12volts DC, up to 18 volts DC, just make sure that the Center Pin of the adapter is "Negative." BTW, you can't hurt the OCD by using the wrong adapter because it has special protective circuitry...if you use the wrong adapter it just won't work or it will hum, but you can't hurt it.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 3:48 pm
by George
Will it make a difference to the sound?
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 3:51 pm
by johnnyseven
No idea.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 4:09 pm
by timhulio
dezb1 wrote:Won’t that fuck up the pedal after prolonged use, doubling the recommended voltage of summit can't be good...
It'll be fine as long as it's below the rated voltage of the components. Everything should really be fine except cheapo electrolytic capacitors (rated at 16V) or some specialised ICs (eg PT2399). Simple stuff like boosts and fuzzes outta be okay.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 7:31 pm
by johnnyseven
Found both my Diago 18v adaptors, if anyone wants the other give me a shout.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:17 pm
by Doog
Mike wrote:Would you be able to tell in your bedroom or if you made A/B clips? Maybe
Would you be able to tell on stage or playing in a rehearsal space with a full band? Nope.
QFT, innit.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 11:09 pm
by othomas2
George wrote:Will it make a difference to the sound?
It's meant to add further headroom from what I understand.
Listening to the demo the perceived differences at 18v: Slight increase in treble / slightly clearer / less mud, which I'm sure you could EQ in.... but it is marginal.
I did borrow an 18v adaptor from work about a year expecting more than I did... after a break in 20 secs changing the plugs over I couldn't really hear much difference.
Willing to give it another try though... it can only do good from the minute differences I hear. I will report back, maybe do a sound clip too for anyone who's interested.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 11:24 pm
by benecol
johnnyseven wrote:Found both my Diago 18v adaptors, if anyone wants the other give me a shout.
